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The good news? You are the one that decides what to do with them…whether it is enjoying them, or wasting them!

Do what you love, work towards your passion and your dreams. Stop making excuses for yourself. Stop thinking: “I’ll do it tomorrow”. Stop saying that you do not have enough time, if you care enough…you will make time for it!

If you want to go to the gym, do so! If you want to travel, start planning it! If you want to start your own business, go for it! Or even if it’s a simple: “I want to try a new trend but I don’t think I can pull it of”..do it, what are you waiting for!? The time is now!

I like having a little reminder on my wrist. This oh-so pretty Movado Edge watch is the perfect compliment to any outfit and the perfect partner-in-crime to go after any goal. I love the sleek design. It’s very simple and modern-yet elegant and edgy - all at the same time!

I still wish this watch could give me an extra hour every day, but instead of wishing, let’s live life to the fullest. Let’s stop hitting refresh on social media every minute and instead engage in a good conversation or read a good book… What would you do with and extra hour?

For the second part of our trip to México…we were joined by my parents and we headed to Mahekal Beach Resort!! It was also my dad’s birthday…so this trip as extra-special!

First impression: the resort was SO, SO, SO beautiful! It has a bohemian, carefree vibe that mixes Mexican traditions with modern and luxe details. All the rooms are palapa-style…and ours was just a few steps from the ocean (dreamy!)! Each room has an individual terrace with personal hammocks <3 I also love that they don’t have TVs on the rooms, so you can really “unplug” and enjoy a good book by the ocean.

While the 90s and early 00s made us tweeze our eyebrows more than we should have (who else is still trying to grow them back fully…raise your hand!!)…now we are bombarded with eyebrow products everywhere we go. The question is.. what do you REALLY need?

1) First of all, and most importantly, you need someone you trust to keep your eyebrows PUR-FECT. I’ve been going to European Wax Center since 2014 for all waxing matters (I’m very picky when it comes to waxing, this place: 100% recommended)….and Carolina, from the South Beach location is my girl when it comes to eyebrows (well, and everything else..but we are talking eyebrows today. Ask for her if you go!!). If you eyebrows aren’t shaped correctly, no brow-powder will do the trick.

2) You also need a good tweezer for in-between-appointments. Don’t shape them, just pull out the little stray hairs that are obviously not supposed to be there! Always pluck in the direction it grows. One of my eyebrows is longer than the other, so Carolina told me not to touch the end of my eyebrows so we could grow them out slowly…you have to be patient, growing your eyebrows can take years…

a) For no-makeup makeup days try the READY.SET.BROW! perfect brow groomer. If you are going to the beach, or to the super market…keep your brows in place with this soft-holding gel. It shapes them and keeps them in place….so they go perfectly with bb cream and just a little blush

b) For a brunch with friends or casual date to the movies, use the BROWFECTION BROW POWDER DUO. Apply it using the Brow Pals Dual-Ended Brow Brush. First use the spoolie side of the brush to make hair fall into place…and then you are ready to follow your natural shape with the brow powder. The more pressure you apply, the more dramatic your brow will look. Start lightly at the beginning of your brow and get deeper as you go. Fill your brow with small movements, imagine you are drawing little hairs. When you are done filling them in, use the spoolie side again to blend the powder!!

c) For special occasions, you can also use BROW POWDER DUO…but if you want more control, try the BROWFECTION Brow Liner and Shaper. It has an ultra-fine tip that mimics brow hair, it will also give you more control and help you fill all the small gaps. Then, finish it off with the OH MY BROW Brow Highlighter; apply it on the brow bone and above the arch. I’m loving this highlighter because it also works for cheekbones and anywhere you want to highlight!

Never, ever use a stencil to either fill or shape your eyebrows. We are all different and you should always follow the natural shape of your eyes.

There are 3 key points you must follow when filling your eyebrows:

1. The bridge of your nose is the perfect starting point of your inner brow. If you start past this line, your eyes will look wider apart (and your nose will look bigger too).2. To know the highest point of your arch, use a pencil and align your nose to your iris.3. The end of your brow should be where the pencil and outer eye corner continue.

Our Miami “winters” are short and sweet… and our summers are hot and humid (in a good way…can you imagine not being able to enjoy the gorgeous Miami beaches because it was cold or gloomy?). I love being able to go to the beach and spend time outdoors because of our great all-year weather. They say people get more social in the summertime (because of all the fun outdoor activities), maybe that’s why people in Miami are so warm and friendly!

I'm a petite girl (and proud, the best things in life come in small packages...but I don't mind an extra inch or two). I was missing a pair of black wedges...and I found them at Zappos from Timberland. These are stylish but still a comfortable wedge for all my favorite outdoor activities. I can be in them all day...I can go to a picnic at the park without worrying about my heel going into the grass...or to a fun bbq without any complains. Just in case you want to see if I'm right, Zappos has fast free shipping and a 365 return policy!!

I've been loving bohemian dresses for the summer...they are light and aire, perfect for the Miami crazy-hot summers.

It’s wedding season (check out my post on Jumpsuits for weddings HERE)…and I know the feeling of not knowing what to do with your hair. You dare to try something different. I was inspired by some beauty looks I've seen on the red carpet to do this bohemian but classy up-do.

As usual, I called my dear friend, Marco Peña (TRESemmé stylist) and I asked him some of his best tricks to achieve this look at home!

1. We know how important the first step is….using the right shampoo and conditioner like the TRESemméBotanique Collection. I first told you about it a couple of months ago, and I love how it keeps my hair soft and hydrated. After using the conditioner, I like to use the Botanique Nourish & Replenish Hydration Mask once a week…with ingredients like coconut milk and aloe vera, it deeply conditions and hydrates. Apply generously from mid-hair down, and leave it for 5 minutes..and make sure to rinse carefully.

2. Dry your hair however you want,but aim for volume. I blow-dried it on the straight side for more control but I made sure to dry my hair while putting my it down for extra volume. I’m going to put-in extensions…not for volume but for length. As you know, I cut my hair a couple of months and these braids are going to look way better with a little bit of length.

8. Use some bobby pins to make sure the bun looks just like you want…you have a lot of freedom too..make it as messy as you want. Also, don’t be afraid to play with baby hairs or shorter hairs around the face. It brings the look to life.

Would you try this bohemian up-do? If you do, tag me on social media with the hashtag #nanysklozet…I’d love to see it! Also, if you are feeling inspired, check out more of my hairstyle-tutorials with TRESemmé. XOXO

Yay finally I'm making myself update the blog every day because I have so much to share.

These photos are form last months. I've only shared one look from our trip to Chile...head over to Photo Diary Day #1 to see what we were doing Down South...I'll slowly share them all!

Just a quick reminder because some people forget...the seasons are the opposite in the South, last month it was the beginning of Fall there. That's why you will see looks with over-the-knee boots and jackets.

This day we went to brunch to a beautiful area in Santiago. We went with my brother, his wife and children, my parents, and some cousins that life there too. After eating (so delicious by the way), we ended up walking around and we found the perfect world map (we have been looking for one and we finally found it!). I just have to find a frame for it and the living room has a perfect space for it.

A few days ago, I started asking around to my friends what makeup means to them. I got very different responses… from a very long and passionate answer from a friend who recently became a makeup artist…to a short “I only wear it to weddings and stuff like that” from that friend I was always jealous of because of her perfect skin.

However, listening to their answers…we all had something in common: we use makeup to feel more confident and to transform ourselves into gorgeous vixens for special occasions. None of my girl friends want to change their features, they just want to enhance their favorite ones.

Since I was a little girl, I love attending weddings. I was a flower girl to several weddings between the ages of 5 to 8…I would even trick my younger cousins so I could be the one that took the rings to the altar. I would take my shoes off, and dance it off with the adults while my white pantyhose would turn grey.

This feeling has not changed. There is something so magical about weddings- not only knowing two people are promising each other to be together forever..but also the feeling of love from all the family of friends.

And as a fashion fanatic, it is the perfect excuse to dress up and dance until the sunrise! Talking about dancing…if you love dancing, try a JUMPSUIT! Nowadays, attending a wedding doesn’t necessarily mean wearing a dress; you can try a full skirt, dressy trousers, or a jumpsuit. As you can see, my favorite option is the latter.

We went to Charleston, South Carolina on the last week of April for a wedding. We drove, it was around 10 hours...but we made it a fun road-trip and we took Chiki with us. It's such a pretty town...we were surprised by how big and beautiful the Downtown area is.

I recently traveled with my husband to Mexico for almost 10 days...first we stayed at El Dorado Seaside Suites in Riviera <aya. The staff at this hotel was out of this world, I really want to thank the Karisma team because we felt like royalty. The hotel is all-inclusive (food + drinks + some activities); which means you don't have to worry about anything.

We had a pretty planned schedule, so I narrowed it down to the 10 activities you MUST do if you visit any of the Karisma Hotels in Mexico.

I’ve always loved perfumes. I started collecting them when I was around 13 years old because every fragrance reminds me of a time in my life…where I was, how I felt, how I wanted to be….

To me, a perfume is so much more than a scent you wear…it can become your beauty signature, it says as much of your personality as the outfit you are wearing! I love it when I smell a fragrance and it instantly reminds me of someone.

Is it me or when you ask someone the time…people tend to pull out their phones? (almost reminiscent of how men would pull out their pocket watches back in the day). Instead of being dependent on our smartphones, I think there is something timeless about a wristwatch. It is an accessory that can turn a simple outfit into a refined look.

Nowadays, there are so many styles to choose from…silver, gold, rose gold..leather strap, sporty, minimal! I think you can tell so much about someone just by looking at the watch they wear.

I’ve realized that if there is one beauty essential that brings out my inner confidence it’s a fine fragrance. There’s something magical about knowing you smell amazing…am I right?

For me, showering is more than a daily routine…it’s a “me” moment- the moment where my day really starts…I don’t drink coffee, a morning shower is the only thing that wakes me up! So why not start the day feeling like I’m ready to take over the world with a fine fragrance body wash I know will last all day. You can feel beautiful and confident as soon as you get out of the shower.